Mentoring is a two-way relationship; both the mentors and mentees should experience benefits. Often the role of mentor and mentee will change as the relationship develops. Mentors should view a mentoring relationship as both an opportunity to teach their mentees and to learn from them. In a mentoring relationship, an exchange of information may prompt the mentor to examine his or her own standards and philosophy. The mentor gains satisfaction by sharing knowledge, expertise, and influence, and seeing the individual develop. The mentor may earn the mentee’s respect and receive a well-desired boost in self-esteem.